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Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2014

 
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Gatherings planned to deepen understanding of issues underlying events in Ferguson

The university is hosting events beginning this week that will explore the roots of the unrest in Ferguson and offer support to community members who have been affected. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to participate.

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Can Twitter help better identify foodborne illness cases?

An estimated 55 million to 105 million people in the U.S. suffer from foodborne illnesses each year. What if Twitter could be used to more quickly identify the source of the problem? A new analysis from the Brown School shows that new technology might better allow health departments to engage with the public and improve surveillance.

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Potential drug therapy for kidney stones identified

New School of Medicine research in mice suggests that a class of drugs approved to treat leukemia and epilepsy also may be effective against kidney stones. Pictured is the surface of a kidney stone with calcium oxalate crystals.

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Noon Tuesday, Aug. 26

Medical school stop-smoking program

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5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27

Kemper talk: Monika Weiss

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Noon Thursday, Aug. 28

‘Legal globalization and efficiency’

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WUSTL Campus Voices

‘Amazing stories of Opportunity and Curiosity’

Planetary scientist Ray Arvidson, PhD, shares stories from the Mars rover missions.

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Be aware of closures due to Medical Campus construction

Construction work is causing some closures starting this week on the Medical Campus, including a sidewalk on Duncan Avenue. Plus, vehicle and pedestrian traffic is affected around the St. Louis College of Pharmacy.

Notables: Faculty, Staff and Studet News & Achievements

Rajendra S. Apte, MD, PhD, received an award from the American Society of Retina Specialists. To read more Notables, visit here.

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